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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

2

American Tragedy and drafted defense debate pages

A Stamford American notice urges corrections for any reflect on character. The piece argues Roosevelt and Lindbergh opponents undermine defense, warns of German threat, and favors selective draft as democratic and practical. It cites Norris and pacifists, with caution about November elections and postwar opportunities for axis powers. It also highlights Corinne Wells on philanthropy without money urging time, gifts, and hobbies to help neighbors.

Roosevelt Lindbergh Norris Woodrow Wilson Hitler Nemghbor Corinne Updegraff Wells Wells

New Hope Sunday School and BYPA Attend Well

Sunday School and BYPA at New Hope reported a well attended session. Next week through Sunday regular preaching dates at the Baptist Church were announced. Miss Nell Hager returned from Dublin after a visit with relatives. Skiles was in Anson on business. Weldon Treadgill of Dallas visited Mrs. Barrow Lindsey and family, with other guests at Funston. Dinner guests at Portwood home included Mrs. Cotton Portwood and Elton Clay, Avoca, plus Mrs. Cecil Bezn and Barbara Ann, Creed Portwood and children Buddie and Carol Taylor. Carl Anderson and L. J. Hager visited Rev. J. H. Skiles in Stamford.

B.Y.P The Baptist Church Nell Hager Dublin Rela Dora Lindsey Funston Barron Lindsey E. P. Portwood Cotton Portwood Elton Clay Avoca Cecil Bezn Barbara Ann Creed Portwood Buddie Carol Taylor Carl Anderson L. J. Hager J. H. Skiles Stamford Roy Williamson Bobby Gerald Ft. Worth Wilbur Dean Dallas W L. Hopkins Mr. Williamson Mr. Hopkins Dean Hopkins H. L. Hager L. J Anson Bunk Lusk Douglas New Light Virgil Skiles F. N. Bolding Colorado City Luther Bolding Travis Hopkins Earl Portwood Gaunt Sagerton Clifford Buntin J. W. Buntin Trent Henry Skiles Cecil Bean Roe Reid Kathleen Hudson Na George Tidwell Sunnyside Lon Goodwin B.Y.P.A Mildred Raymond Roe Bridgeport Mary Ellen Hager Roy Duke Ruthie Lee Brown Weinert G. L. Ross C. W. Wood Leonard Reid Swan Chapel B. C. Butler C. T. Chitwood Warner Merritt Gene Terrell Leeders I. O. Hughes C. T. Levens Rotan B.Y.P.U Juanell Bolding Geneva Pierce Merle Jeanie Petty the Skiles Dempsey Bolding Sy Cane Wilford Skiles Troy la Moine Skiles J. Hager W. R. Skiles George Tidwell Luthe Bolding Jean Oma Shirley Merritt Kathleen Hud Jewel Tidwell la Rue Morris Warren Eldon Tidwell Champ’oning Luther York Aspermont Elatives Longview Bill Wendeborn Ro Wendeborn Lester Francis Lewis Ashorn Walter Trice Comanche County Sam Appleton Hamlin Carlyle Marshall Moore Oklahoma Newt Moore Aaron House Clairemont Lynn Flowers Denton Jay Pumphrey Brady Don Hertzenberger Archer Lueders Nelta Newman Bomarton Helen Hertzenberger H. Flowers and Son Will Mingus Earlene Frazier Nick Sheid Old Glory Sheid Leland Ashorn Glover Russell Tommy Wm. Reber Hugh Gober Comanche Garland Franklin

Local families gather for visits and community events

The Stamford Sagerton area hosts dozens of visits and church activities. Residents from Fort Worth Dallas Albany and Stamford mingle at homes, reunions, and B Y P A events while debating topics on righteousness and community service.

Old Glory Socials And Visits Bind Towns In September Notes

Old Glory households report a girls party for bride Floyd Davis with gifts and charity to Nora Davis after a wreck. Births, travels, and visits fill weeks across Old Glory Sagerton Aspermont Mingus Brady Comanche and nearby towns as residents share news of kinship work and school openings.

Roy Herttenberger Emil Herttenberger Olis Macon Macon Floyd Davis Nora Davis J. A. Fouts B. Herttenberger Walter Trice Bill Tipton Raymond Hinze Herbert Rinn T. E. Beil M. L. Tipton J. B. Pumphrey I. R. Williams Helen Herttenberger Hazel Trice Annie Trice Garland Franklin Jack Barbee Senate R. Mary Edste Old Glory H. Carr Tipton Christ M. P. Carr

Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of husband and father

We thank friends for loving words of sympathy and kind deeds during the illness and death of our husband and father. We also express our gratitude for support and condolences received.

Grateful thanks for floral offerings from Harris family

Mrs. John Harris and children express sincere thanks for the beautiful floral offerings and many kindnesses received. They offer blessings from God to all who helped.

John Harris

Baker Family Visits Sloan Family in San Angelo

Mrs. Willie Baker and her son and daughter from San Angelo spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. J. S. Sloan and family, visiting in the area.

Willie Baker Byron Henry Rosemary San Angelo

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